This gives me a total of 70fcr. Is that enough? I could use a spirit shield full time. Or maybe just gamble some fcr ring? I think I will have six LB skillers so I should have plenty of +Skills. Just want to make sure everything else is taken care of. Also, would it be worth my while to put a weapon with CB on switch and put a point into zeal as a way to kill bosses? And while I don't anticipate having many extra skill points, would defiance be a good place to put them? Many thanks all.

You'll want another 5 fcr to reach the 75 breakpoint. If you can get to 125 without sacrificing anything important to you (a skill point or two, some mf...) go for it. Faster damage is always better.

For rings, probably a Ravenfrost for CBF? The other could be a rare with fcr to reach the 75 breakpoint. If you want to go for 125, a 2 skill 20 fcr amulet would be nice (and expensive).

Having some CB on switch wouldn't be a bad idea, but I don't know if you'll want to waste any points getting zeal when you'll already have smite (which will transfer crushing blows and, iirc, doesn't miss).

I think 75 is a casting breakpoint, so it would definitely make sense to have at least 1 FCR ring with your planned setup. (edit: or, reading above posts, maybe not )

I think I went with 75 FCR on my MF-hammerdin, and didn't complain. I didn't try for 125, but I'm not convinced it would be a huge improvement. (Still, I like 200 FCR sorcs a lot better than 105 FCR sorcs, so maybe it would be better after all...)

On lower settings, I didn't have any real problems killing bosses with hammers. Switching doesn't seem significantly faster to me, and if you want a 'utility-switch' like a CtA, a Naj's Puzzler, or maybe even an MF-boost, you can get by with just the hammers ok (not necessarily "great", but definitely "ok").

As for the remaining skillpoints, HolyShield & synergies seem like a better fit to me. I often like to have redemption and meditation too, which can eat up a few points, and if you plan to face much for undead, I think Sanctuary is also a very good idea.

Corpses will probly be used for CE, as this will be a MP charicter. I'm hoping Wizzy plus shako plus insight will help will any mana issues. I supose if I want 125 fcr I have a few options. GA could become skins, gaining 30 fcr. HoZ could be Spirit, gaining upto 35fcr. Are there any boots with fcr? Silkweaves or something? I could also trade for a +2/20 fcr circlet or amulet, although I doubt I have the wealth for something like that. Extra points may go into smite. I didn't know that CB transfered. Hammers are a pain to aim. Might just try smiting the crap out of bosses. Between the necros decrep and smite KB, it shoudn't be too hard. I wll take a look at my stashes and see what I can come up with for FCR gear. Thanks all.

It does, and very effective at that I heard. :smiley:
Smite is: ITD, and Unblockable, too.
Downside, no leech. So Life Tap is important to have. But since we're talking about Hammerdins, potions would be a better option.

Corpses will probly be used for CE, as this will be a MP charicter. I'm hoping Wizzy plus shako plus insight will help will any mana issues. I supose if I want 125 fcr I have a few options. GA could become skins, gaining 30 fcr. HoZ could be Spirit, gaining upto 35fcr. Are there any boots with fcr? Silkweaves or something? I could also trade for a +2/20 fcr circlet or amulet, although I doubt I have the wealth for something like that. Extra points may go into smite. I didn't know that CB transfered. Hammers are a pain to aim. Might just try smiting the crap out of bosses. Between the necros decrep and smite KB, it shoudn't be too hard. I wll take a look at my stashes and see what I can come up with for FCR gear. Thanks all.

It does, and very effective at that I heard. :smiley:
Smite is: ITD, and Unblockable, too.
Downside, no leech. So Life Tap is important to have. But since we're talking about Hammerdins, potions would be a better option.

--maxgerin

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Maybe. I liked using Drac's on my hammerdin... the +Life per Kill is kindof like leeching for casters... and if you're needing LifeTap... :wink2: